US customers have the option and convenience of purchasing Blink Subscription Plans on Blink.com or on Amazon. With a Blink Subscription Plan, you can make the most of your smart security. Save and share clips and live view recordings from your Blink devices conveniently in the cloud. Experience advanced features, like Person Detection, Blink Moments and more, through the Blink app.
Read below to learn more about purchasing plans on Blink.com and on Amazon.
Blink.com purchases
US customers can purchase Blink Subscription Plus Plans directly on Blink.com. You can easily subscribe and manage your subscription on the website. A Blink Subscription Plan provides access to additional features and services, including unlimited cloud video recording, unlimited Cloud Storage for up to 60 days, Auto-Update Thumbnail and more.
There are two plans to choose from:
- Blink Basic Plan: Covers a single device. Only one Blink Basic Plan can be purchased through Blink.com.
- Blink Plus Plan: Covers all Blink devices linked to your account.
Purchasing through Blink.com
Important: If you already have an active Blink subscription from Amazon or Apple, you must first cancel the previous subscription before you purchase a subscription on Blink.com. Be aware that cancelling a Blink Plus Plan on another channel may void your extended warranty.
To purchase a subscription:
- From your web browser, visit Blink.com.
- Log in with your Blink email and password.
- If prompted to verify, enter the verification code you received via SMS/voice call or email, then tap Verify Code.
- Click Subscribe.
- Select either a Blink Basic Plan or Blink Plus Plan, available in monthly or yearly options, then click Continue.
- Select the Blink device you'd like to attach to your subscription, then click Continue.
- For a Basic Plan: Choose a specific camera to attach (only one camera supported). If you only have one camera on your account, it'll be attached automatically.
- For Plus Plans: All eligible devices on your Blink account are automatically covered.
- Choose your renewal period and add a payment method, then select Purchase Subscription.
If you're under a Blink no-cost trial and you purchase a subscription, the subscription will activate when the trial ends and you will be charged then.
Notes:
- A Blink Subscription Basic Plan purchased through Blink.com is limited to one device and cannot be transferred. To cover a different device, you must cancel your current Basic Plan and purchase a new one. Learn more about Purchasing Multiple Basic Subscription Plans.
- If you purchase a Basic Plan or a Plus Plan through Blink.com, XT, XT2 and Indoor (1st Gen) cameras can be added to either plan. If you purchase a subscription through Amazon or in-app through Apple, these cameras can only be added to a Plus Plan.
Amazon purchases
Blink Subscription Plans provide extra features and benefits for Blink devices.
Visit the Amazon Blink Subscription purchase page or compare plans.Note: Subscriptions in the US cannot be purchased on the Amazon marketplace app. If you’re using a mobile device, you must use a browser, such as Safari or Chrome, when purchasing a subscription on Amazon.
Add a Basic Plan, which covers one eligible device (Blink Outdoor 4, Wired Floodlight camera, Video Doorbell, Mini, Mini 2, Indoor or Outdoor (3rd Gen)) camera.
The Plus Plan provides benefits for an unlimited number of Blink devices in an account.
Note: The XT, XT2 and (1st Gen) Indoor devices can only be added to a Plus Plan Subscription.
Blink Subscription Plans are only sold and managed on Amazon.com. Amazon Business accounts, Amazon Store Cards and Amazon Secured Cards cannot be used to purchase Blink subscriptions.
The following steps also explain how to purchase and activate your subscription plan.
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Link your Amazon and Blink accounts. Learn more about linking your accounts.
Note: It’s important that your subscription plan is chosen, attached and purchased using the same Amazon.com account that is linked to your Blink account. -
Purchase a subscription plan. Customers can opt for a Basic Plan or a Plus Plan. Both tiers have a Monthly and Yearly option.
- Choose the Device you’d like to attach to your subscription (only applies to Basic Plans since Plus Plans cover all eligible devices in a Blink account) and then select the Continue checkout button. Since Basic plans only cover single cameras, you may have multiple Basic plans within the same account, each covering a specific camera.
Note: You’ll only have to manually attach devices if you have more eligible devices than Basic Plans. - Next place an order for the subscription.
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Your devices are now covered with a Blink Subscription Plan!
You can then view and manage your purchased Blink Subscription Plans from Your Memberships & Subscriptions. Learn more about Managing Your Memberships and Subscriptions.
After these steps, your Blink Subscription is activated, and if you are within your free trial period, you’ll be charged when it ends. A bill item ‘BLINK AMZN.COM/BILL WA‘ will appear on your card statement. Learn about Linking a Blink Subscription Plan after purchasing it.
In-App iOS purchases
If you purchased a Blink Subscription Plus Plan on an Apple iOS device, you have access to features including unlimited Cloud Video Recording, 60-day unlimited Cloud Storage, extended Live View, Photo Capture, Person Detection, Blink Moments and Auto-Update Thumbnail.
You can manage and enjoy your Blink services directly within the app interface, integrated with the Apple subscriptions management platform. Note: You can also purchase Blink Basic and Plus Plans on Blink.com and on Amazon.
Learn more about Blink Subscription Plan features and benefits or compare plans.
FAQs
After purchasing a Blink Subscription Plan in app, am I eligible to receive discounts on Blink products?
Yes, the 10% discount on Amazon activates for Blink Plus Plan subscribers only when you link your Amazon account to your Blink account in the app. Your discount is automatically applied during checkout on Amazon.com and only applies to Blink hardware. Only customers with a paid and active Plus Plan are eligible to receive the discount. Learn more about Subscription Discounts and Linking Your Blink Account to Your Amazon Account.
DeleteCan Android devices be used to make Blink subscription in-app purchases?
No, Android devices don’t support in-app purchasing of Blink Subscription Plans. However, you can purchase plans on Blink.com and on Amazon.
DeleteCan customers outside the US use in-app purchasing of Blink Subscription Plans?
No, only US customers are eligible to make in-app purchases of Blink Subscription Plans.
DeleteAre Blink Basic Subscription Plans available for in-app purchases?
No, only Blink Subscription Plus Plans (iOS) are available for in-app purchasing.
DeleteAre the benefits and coverage the same when I purchase a Blink Subscription Plus Plan in app versus on Amazon?
Yes, the subscription benefits and coverage are identical whether you purchase a Blink Subscription Plus Plan in-app or on Amazon.
DeleteIf I delete my Blink account or Blink app, will my Blink in-app purchased subscription plan through Apple automatically cancel?
No, when you delete your Blink account or app from your device, your in-app purchased Subscription Plan will not automatically cancel. Learn more about how to cancel subscriptions on iOS devices.
DeleteManaging and Cancelling Subscriptions
Blink.com purchased plans
When you purchase a Blink Subscription Plan on Blink.com, you can manage your plan directly on the website, including change payment method, cancel your plan or upgrade to a Plus Plan.
To manage your subscription:
- From your web browser, visit Blink.com.
- Log in with your Blink email and password.
- If prompted to verify, enter the verification code you received via SMS/voice call or email, then tap Verify Code.
- At the top, click My Plan.
Only subscriptions purchased on Blink.com can be managed on the Blink.com website. If you’ve already purchased a Blink subscription through another channel (for example Amazon) and you want to move your plan to Blink.com, you must first cancel your previous subscription.
Important: Cancelling a Blink Plus Plan on another channel may void your extended warranty.
Amazon Purchased Plans
You can view and manage Blink Subscription Plans from the Blink Subscription Plans screen (as described above) or on the Your Memberships and Subscriptions page, where you’ll see a list of your active, cancelled and expired subscriptions. Blink Subscription Plans purchased on Amazon can also be cancelled from this page.
When you want to change from a monthly to yearly subscription plan, you must first cancel your original plan and then purchase a new plan. Learn more about how to cancel or upgrade subscription plans purchased on Amazon.
In-App Purchased Plans
If you purchased a Blink Subscription Plus Plan in the Blink app, you can view and cancel your subscription directly on your Apple iOS device. When you cancel a subscription plan, all refunds are handled through Apple. Learn more about Apple billing and subscriptions.
You can also view and manage your Blink Subscription in the app by tapping Settings and selecting Blink Subscription Plans. At the bottom of the Plan Details section, your Subscription Channel displays Apple when you purchase your plan in app. Tap Manage subscription to view the Subscriptions screen on your iOS device, where you can manage your purchased Blink Subscription Plus Plan.
Subscriptions can also be changed from monthly to yearly plans or yearly to monthly plans from the Subscriptions screen in your Blink app. New plan changes take effect after current plans reach the end of their billing cycles.
Compare Blink Subscription Plans
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Blink Basic Plan |
Blink Plus Plan |
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Number of devices supported | N/A | 1 | Unlimited number of devices per account |
Motion-activated notifications |
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Live View streaming | ![]() |
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Motion Detection video recording | Available with Sync Module 2 and USB (sold separately) or Sync Module XR and microSD (sold separately) | ![]() |
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Live View recording (doesn’t include Extended Live View) |
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Extended Live View (available only for Mini, Mini 2 and Wired Floodlight cameras) |
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60-day unlimited video history 1 | ![]() |
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Optional Local Storage backup* |
Available with Sync Module 2 and USB (sold separately) or Sync Module XR and microSD (sold separately) | ![]() |
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Rapid video access (instantly watch your videos as soon as they’re recorded) | ![]() |
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Video sharing 1 | ![]() |
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Photo Capture (images captured periodically for more coverage) 4 ** | ![]() |
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Person Detection*** | ![]() |
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Custom Snooze (temporarily pause motion alerts for up to 24 hours) | ![]() |
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Moments (multiple clips are automatically grouped into a single video) |
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Auto-Update Thumbnail |
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10% off Blink devices on Amazon.com | ![]() |
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* Feature applicable to Outdoor 4, Wired Floodlight, Mini and Mini 2, Indoor and Outdoor (3rd Gen) and Video Doorbell
** Feature applicable to Outdoor 4, Mini and Mini 2, Indoor and Outdoor (3rd Gen) and Video Doorbell
*** Feature applicable to Outdoor 4, Wired Floodlight and Mini 2
1 Your Blink videos in the cloud are stored temporarily, e.g. for up to 60 days in US. Visit Blink Subscription Plans for more information about your plan's retention period. To keep important videos beyond this period, download them to your mobile device.
2 For extended warranty coverage, ‘Eligible Blink Devices’ are Blink devices covered by an active Plus Plan if the Blink device was under the 1-year manufacturer’s warranty period at the time you added the device to your Plus Plan. Non-Blink and other third-party devices are not eligible for the extended warranty. In the US, in lieu of the Blink extended warranty, eligible Blink devices are covered via a service contract administered by SquareTrade, an Allstate company .The cost for the Allstate Protection Plan is included in the cost of the Plus Plan.
3 No-cost trial isn’t applicable for accounts with an existing Plus Plan Subscription. Terms and limitations apply. Visit Blink Subscription Plans for more information.
4 Photo Capture clips are temporarily stored in the cloud for up to 60 days.